JAN
31
Green Series: Just Soil: Getting the Lead Out
Lead is a poison that perhaps contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire and has recently damaged many lives in Flint, Michigan and other urban areas. Any exposure to lead is toxic particularly for children, and its harmful effects seem to fall...
FEB
2
A Night of Philosophy and Ideas
AN ALL-NIGHT MARATHON of philosophical debate, performances, screenings, readings, and music.
Join us and be a part of this FREE 12-HOUR EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, featuring top philosophers and intellectuals from around the world.
FROM...
FEB
4
All Day All Week: An Occupy Wall Street Story
Eight years ago Occupy Wall Street seized NYC’s financial center and captured the world’s attention in a demonstration of the democratic process. Today the right to assemble, to earn a fair wage, and to speak the truth is more...
FEB
6
Philosophy in the Library: Ethan Hallerman on the Extended Self
In Philosophy in the Library, philosophers from around the country discuss the great questions and generate discussions with our audience. In February, we hear from Ethan Hallerman. None of us today can avoid reflecting on the way our...
FEB
10
Classical Interludes: Min Xiao-Fen + Alan Chan present “Moon Walk”- New York Debut
Pipa virtuoso Min Xiao-Fen who plays solo Monk tunes collaborates with gifted LA-based composer Alan Chan to explore new jazz through their new project Moon Walk, with inspiration drawn from the story of the goddess of the Moon Chang'e and...
FEB
12
From Score to Speculative Lit
From Score to Speculative Lit with Artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed and Writer Anaïs Duplan
This creative writing workshop, led by artist-in-residence Kameelah Janan Rasheed and writer/Afrofuturist Anaïs Duplan, begins with fragments of text...
FEB
13
The Review Panel
Leading art critics join in lively debate about current exhibitions around the five boroughs. Presented in association with Artcritical.
FEB
14
Percent for Art Info Session
Attention Artists!
Want to learn more about how the City commissions public art for civic spaces?
Join us for this information Session to learn about how to submit proposals for Percent for Art projects at...
FEB
17
Classical Interludes: BPL Chamber Players
Muneko Otani and Michael Roth (violins), Ah Ling Neu (viola), Roberta Cooper (cello), and Peter Weitzner (double bass). Mozart’s Divertimento in F Major and Dvořák’s String Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 as well as selections by Lev Zhurbin.
FEB
18
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg in conversation with Frank Bruni
A mayor’s inspirational story of a Midwest city that has become nothing less than a blueprint for the future of American renewal.
Once described by The Washington Post as “the most interesting mayor you’ve never heard of,” Pete Buttigieg...
FEB
24
Classical Interludes: Donald Sinta Quartet
The Donald Sinta Quartet, First Prize Winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition, has earned praise from audiences and critics alike for its virtuosic performances, compelling recordings and distinctive repertoire that range from commissions...
FEB
28
Score Goes Pop!
Score goes Pop! with Artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed & Morgan Bassichis
Come make a pop song! This workshop, led by Kameelah Janan Rasheed and guest artist Morgan Bassichis, interprets found text from the exhibition Scoring the Stacks...
MAR
10
From Score to Choreography
From Score to Choreography with Artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed & brASS Burlesque
This text-to-dance workshop, led by artist-in-residence Kameelah Janan Rasheed and guest members of brASS burlesque, interprets found language from the...
Classical Interludes: PUBLIQuartet
PUBLIQuartet’s genre-bending programs span the classical canon and also feature open-form improvisations that expand the techniques and aesthetic of the traditional string quartet.
MAR
17
Classical Interludes: JP Jofre
The award-winning bandoneon player and composer performs original pieces.
MAR
23
Artist Walk with Kameelah Janan Rasheed
(Rain date March 30, 2019)
Starting location: Front Steps of Brooklyn Museum’s Plaza on Eastern Parkway
Join the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Public Library for a community walk with artist and educator Kameelah Janan Rasheed...
MAR
24
Classical Interludes: ETHEL
A presentation of devotional music from around the world and throughout history.
MAR
31
Classical Interludes: Theo Bleckmann with Endless Fields
Bleckmann is joined by Ike Sturm and Jesse Lewis.
APR
4
Kameelah Janan Rasheed: ‘This is Not an Artist Talk’/ Reflections on Scoring the Stacks
Reception to follow in Dweck Lobby
The culminating event to the participatory exhibition and public program Scoring the Stacks, Katowitz Radin Artist in Residence Kameelah Janan Rasheed reflects on what the project has produced and on how...
APR
7
Classical Interludes: Carnegie Hall Citywide: Spektral Quartet
Spektral Quartet reveals the hidden nuances of the classic string quartet repertoire while opening the door to the visionary music of our day.
Presented as part of Carnegie Hall Citywide.
APR
14
Classical Interludes: PhiloSonia
Two larger-than-life works inspired by Scripture, Spiritual freedom, the nature of time and redemption from suffering : Osvaldo Golijov’s The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind and Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.
APR
28
Classical Interludes: Brooklyn Art Song Society with Martin Katz
A program of Eduard Morike.
